Archive for the 'LOccitane' Category

Why Hong Kong Outshines Others as a Financial Hub


Thursday, March 11th, 2010
Upmarket French cosmetics retailer L'Occitane has decided to hold an initial public offering in Hong Kong in April.

Cupcakes stop traffic on West Side


Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
Magnolia Bakery uptown will be keeping its cafe extension. Upper West Side residents won't have to venture downtown anymore to get their sugar fix.

Huiyin sets store by right listings time


Sunday, March 7th, 2010
Huiyin Household Appliance kicks off its bid to raise up to HK$620 million with a roadshow today undeterred by the sluggish new listing market.

France’s L’Occitane readies for Hong Kong IPO


Sunday, March 7th, 2010
HONG KONG: Cosmetics group L'Occitane is preparing an initial public offering in Hong Kong, a newspaper reported Saturday, in a move that illustrates Asia's rising demand for luxury goods.

The beauty spy


Friday, March 5th, 2010
You won't see her, but she's there, in the salons, spas and shops, and she's happy to share her secrets on lip softening products.

L’Occitane may revive plan for US$600m IPO


Thursday, March 4th, 2010
French skin-care brand L'Occitane is considering reviving its US$400 million to US$600 million initial public offering in Hong Kong, according to people familiar with the deal.

Natural Beauty: Diy naturally


Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
"HAVE a break." That's what L'Occitane's telling our skin with its latest product, the Ecocert certified-organic Ma Creme Nature which is also the brand's initial step into organic skin care.

ASOS.com Launches the Green Room in Support of Social and Environmental Awareness


Sunday, February 28th, 2010
ASOS.com is launching The Green Room, an online marketplace which brings together and highlights brands that promote people and the planet.

Austin hotel worker finds gold in Canada


Friday, February 26th, 2010
When NBC's "Today Show" broadcast live from the base of Blackcomb Mountain in Whistler, B.C., at the start of the Olympics, one of the faces of Canada smiling behind Meredith Vieira was actually the face of Austin.

A coffee with … Hotel worker finds gold


Thursday, February 25th, 2010
When NBC's "Today Show" broadcast live from the base of Blackcomb Mountain in Whistler, B.C., at the start of the Olympics, one of the faces of Canada smiling behind Meredith Vieira was actually the face of Austin.

Go Green in March at Casa de Campo


Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
La Romana, Dominican Republic February 22, 2010 -- Steer clear of March madness and escape to our Greens featuring three Pete Dye designed golf courses: Teeth of the Dog, Links and Dye Fore; new David Leadbetter Golf Academy and our just announced Gold Resort Award by Golf Magazine in its March 2010 issue.

2012 Summer Olympics in London: Where to Stay


Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
London will be the site for the 2012 Summer Olympics and the Paralympic Games. With over 100,000 rooms available for visiting guests, deciding which hotel to book your reservation can be a tad overwhelming.

Nature’s bounty


Sunday, February 21st, 2010
The new moisturising treat for the face and body. IN it's latest product range, L'Occitane treats the skin to 100% natural ingredients.

Green card


Sunday, February 21st, 2010
A French brand is practicing its beauty therapy in a more responsible manner and its customers certainly approve.

ASOS.com Launches the Green Room in Support of Social and Environmental Awareness


Saturday, February 20th, 2010
London, UK, February 18, 2010 -- The Green Room will include a line-up of fashion and beauty brands, ASOS.com own-label collections and a series of ASOS.com collaborations with artisans and small producer groups - " all with the aim of supporting social and environmental awareness.

Mercent: Mercent at eTail West February 22-25, 2010; Engaging Retailers for Online Success in 2010


Thursday, February 18th, 2010
Mercent, a leading provider of on-demand marketing solutions for retailers, today announced it is attending the 2010 eTail West Conference on February 22-25 at the JW Marriott Desert Springs in Palm Desert, California.

Uneven results for moisturizer


Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
Q: I know that some skin types shouldn't use abrasive exfoliating products -- but which skin types? A: You're absolutely right.

Winter Skin Care 101


Friday, February 12th, 2010
When the mercury drops, the cold can wreak havoc on your skin, hair, hands & nails - leaving your complexion feeling dull and lifeless.

Turn your MacBook into a real book with these cases, plus the sweet smell of spring comes early.


Friday, February 12th, 2010
Or - even better - sniff it, courtesy of the new cherry blossom fragrance from luxe French line L'Occitane en Provence .

Valentine’s Day Gifts To Send From Afar


Thursday, February 11th, 2010
Unable to be with someone you love this Valentine's Day? Forget flowers: virtual e-gift cards give for longer than a week and can be shipped and delivered without leaving your house.

Butter that brought fat profits to the mud huts of Ghana


Sunday, February 7th, 2010
After two decades of being mocked as the "toothless one", Habiba Anhasan used her first earnings this week to buy a set of dentures.

This could be the Big Island!’ No, it’s Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa - a lot closer


Thursday, February 4th, 2010
The only downside of traveling for a living is that you are always in charge of planning family events that involve travel.

Bunch oa limited edition collector bottles 2010, part 2


Saturday, January 30th, 2010
More limited edition collector fragrance bottles, with the usual disclaimers: in most of these cases, the juice is unchanged, just the bottle is "special" , and some of these may not be available in the US.

Weekly Shopping And Goodies


Thursday, January 28th, 2010
A Few Goody Gumdrops is giving away a luscious Lavender Bodycare Set from L'Occitane. Enter to win! Being High Maintenance, not Bitchy asks: can you tell they're fake? With a pair of Revlon False Lashes Couture In The City is in love with luxury handbag designer Nyla Noor Fashion Cents gives you 7 tips for creating a new style in this new year.

Beauty products: Bath Foams and Soaks


Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
OUR beauty editor Amy Packer cracks open the best bubbles around... I had an army of testers forming a not-so-orderly queue at my desk once word got out that I was reviewing bath foams this week.

Valentines Day 2010 Hotel Package Deals - Los Angeles


Monday, January 25th, 2010
"I've loved another with all my heart and soul; and to me, this has always been enough." This wonderful quote about love from The Notebook says it all.

Mercent Announces 87% FY2009 GAAP Revenue Growth; 50% Increase in…


Monday, January 25th, 2010
The company also announced 50% growth in enterprise retailer customer count in FY2009 and GAAP profitability.

Go green, look after you


Sunday, January 24th, 2010
Organic and natural skincare products do not necessarily mean better results for your skin but the recent natural beauty boom proves that being "green" goes beyond taking care of the environment.

Creaming competition


Saturday, January 23rd, 2010
Suman Tarafdar Posted: Sunday, Jan 24, 2010 at 2345 hrs IST Updated: Sunday, Jan 24, 2010 at 2345 hrs IST : A pack of shea butter hand cream is sold somewhere around the world every 10 seconds, you are informed.

New Orleans: New boutique luxury package


Saturday, January 23rd, 2010
Soniat House Does New Orleans fit into your honeymoon or romantic-getaway planning? Here's a brand new package geared to honeymooners that might pique your interest: Soniat House , a small luxury hotel smack dab in middle of the ultra-romantic French Quarter - named by Travel & Leisure a few years ago as "one of the best hotels in the world" - is ...

The beauty spy


Friday, January 22nd, 2010
You won't see her, but she's there, in the salons, spas and shops, and she's happy to share her secrets on clearer skin.

Milliken Creek Inn and Spa,Napa, California: ‘Be Mine This Valentine’s’ Package Sparks Romance


Friday, January 22nd, 2010
Psst.... Valentine's Day is just around the corner!! This may have snuck up on some of us, but not the Milliken Creek Inn and Spa .

Make her your Valentine with an intoxicating & romantic experience at Milliken Creek Inn & Spa


Friday, January 22nd, 2010
For this 2010 Valentine's Day, Milliken Creek Inn & Spa is introducing a rather intoxicating romance package just in time for Valentine's Day: "Be Mine This Valentine's". This package, starting at $800* midweek, per couple, for a two-night stay in a Milliken Room.

Macy’s to open first Bloomingdale’s outlets


Thursday, January 21st, 2010
Macy's will open its first Bloomingdale's bargain-priced outlet stores this summer and fall in a bid to attract value-conscious shoppers.

Travel Company Offers An Education In Luxury


Sunday, January 17th, 2010
Jan 17th 2010 at 4:01PM If you are going to spend the money to travel well, why not have a truly unique experience.

Restaurateur, Author, TV and Radio Personality Narsai David Hosts Voyage on Windstar


Thursday, January 14th, 2010
Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world's most treasured destinations, offers guests the opportunity to travel with restaurateur, author, TV and radio personality Narsai David on a Mediterranean sailing aboard Wind Star, departing May 1, 2010, from Barcelona, ...

Romance, elegance and glamour at The Westcliff


Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
Incurable romantics will be spoilt for choice with The Westcliff's indulgent Valentine's package, offered from the 12th to 14th February 2010.

New From L’Occitane: The Wild Cherry Tree Collection


Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
Photo courtesy of L'Occitane Craving the sweet, fragrant air of a warm spring day? L'Occitane hears your plea.

The Opus: Accurate acclaim


Sunday, January 10th, 2010
The Opus Hotel, Vancouver. Hint: Don't go during the middle of February. Why, and why now Because seven years on, it remains one of Canada's most interesting and ambitious boutique hotels.

When in Rome, live among the locals


Friday, January 8th, 2010
Sleepover: Rome When in Rome, live among the locals Hidden away inside a traditional Roman apartment block, the hotel features contemporary interiors: Bright accents break up the white-on-white colour palette.

Living Stylishly in Winter


Friday, January 8th, 2010
I live in Buffalo, New York. To quote Anthony Bourdain from his "No Reservations:The Rust Belt" episode, "In Buffalo, no one can hear you scream." Yes, folks, it's cold here.

Mercent Customer Sees 400% Increase in Amazon.com Sales: Retail Case…


Friday, January 8th, 2010
The case study outlines the benefits of FootSmart's investment in Mercent's award-winning Mercent Retail online channel management platform and how Mercent helped the company ignite its online revenues and profits as a third-party seller on Amazon.com. Performance results were exceptionally above average, with FootSmart increasing year-over-year ...

Continued eCommerce Industry Recovery in Q409 Reports Mercent;…


Friday, January 8th, 2010
According to the Q409 Mercent eCommerce Performance Index, same-seller GMV for retailers selling online through Mercent Retail continued to accelerate through the end of FY2009, growing at a 31.9% record-breaking pace relative to the same period in 2008.

Don’t forget your hands and feet: creams


Thursday, January 7th, 2010
With the craziness of this world and our lives, we want to look young, beautiful and glamorous.

L’Occitane and Swarovski to open at Taj Mall in collaboration with Chalhoub Group


Tuesday, January 5th, 2010
Jordan: 2 hours, 11 minutes ago In line with its clear direction to become the pioneering venue in the shopping and entertainment world, Taj Mall, owned by Al Tajamouat for Touristic Projects Company, signed the agreement with the Chalhoub Group to introduce for the first time in Jordan L'Occitane; a successful natural and organic body & skin care ...

Dry skin solutions Our winter skincare tips will help you stay smooth and moisturized.


Monday, January 4th, 2010
A good winter skincare regime starts in the shower, according to Dove skincare representative and dermatologist Dr.

WE look at new beauty products hitting shelves in 2010 and pick our favourites


Monday, January 4th, 2010
EVERY year a whole host of new lotions and potions hit the market promising to help us look young and beautiful.

Da Kine


Thursday, December 31st, 2009
New Year's in Hawaii, like its Japanese birthplace, is Fukubukuro time. Tomorrow, participating merchants at Ala Moana Center and Royal Hawaiian Center will once again be offering "happy grab bags." The bags will be sold at 50 percent off the retail value of their secret contents.

Don’t forget tokens of appreciation for your holiday hosts


Thursday, December 31st, 2009
Some of the most uniquely beautiful soaps we've seen are the exotic Asian ones by UNNA & Co.

10 Must-Have Beauty, Fashion Party Preps


Monday, December 28th, 2009
Whether you're dressing up or dressing down for New Year's Eve, or any party, these fashion fixes and beauty bests will help you feel better before you head off to a big bash.